At what point is it that a sleeping disorder turns into insomnia?
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Question by Ak: At what point is it that a sleeping disorder turns into insomnia?
Just wondering because I’ve always had trouble sleeping (can’t get to sleep till about 2 / 3 in the morning usually, no matter what time I had to wake up or how tired I am and often can get to sleep all night for several days at a time). What is insomnia and when does this become insomnia?
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Answer by Nick
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences poor sleep or has trouble sleeping.
Psychophysiological is the most common type of insomnia and concerns the association of going to bed with emotions that prevent sleep.
Individuals with this problem react to psychologically stressful situations with bodily tension or other physical complains such as upset stomach and headache. This disorder tends to feed off of itself in the sense that the individual becomes more and more focused on getting a “good night of sleep” and thus creates more anxiety, making it even harder to fall asleep.
Try relaxing a half hour or more before the time that you wish to go to sleep. Don’t use your bed for activities like tv, work, or anything else. Try eating foods high in calcium and magnesium at least 3-4 hours before bed to enduce sleepiness. There are tons of tips out there. www.sleepydreams.com is a great place for info.
~Nick
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September 10th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Technically, insomnia is the subjective feeling of having difficulty sleeping. In other words, if you think you have trouble sleeping, you are technically an insomniac, regardless of whether or not the amount and quality of sleep you get is adequate to support normal bodily function.
September 10th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Insomnia is a sleep disorder. It can be difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep. This usually includes 30 or more minutes to fall asleep or a total sleep time of six hours or less on three or more nights per week. Insomnia is pretty common and it sounds like you do have it. It is important to have good sleep hygiene. This includes maintaining a regular sleep schedule and not trying to force sleep. You should avoid caffeinated beverages after lunch time. You should avoid alcohol and nicotine near bedtime. Regular exercise for at least 20 minutes at least 5 hours before bedtime can also help. You should avoid reading or watching tv in bed. Hopefully making these changes can help you. If it continues, then see your doctor.